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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.23, 132.83 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.23, 132.83 and 68.61 is: 94.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.23 : 132.83 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.23/132.83 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.23x = 132.83 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.23x = 9,113.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,113.12/96.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.71

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